Who awards the Combined Level 5 and Level 6 Diploma in Information Technology (Networking)?

The Combined Level 5 and Level 6 Diploma in Information Technology (Networking) is awarded by Qualifi & OTHM .

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• Check that Qualifi & OTHM recognition matches what your employer or next university expects.
• If your background is non-traditional, ask admissions early — many applicants progress with work experience plus readiness to study.
• Skim the module list above — if two or more units excite you, the Combined Level 5 and Level 6 Diploma in Information Technology (Networking) is usually a strong fit.

Core modules and themes from the Combined Level 5 and Level 6 Diploma in Information Technology (Networking):

• Technopreneurship — This unit aims to provide learners with the knowledge and skills needed to establish a new techno business. It includes understanding the characteristics of entrepreneurs, planning, marketing and finance.
• Network Security — This unit aims to provide learners with knowledge of network security issues in a networked environment and the process of preventing and detection common security incidents. The unit covers authentication; attacks and malicious codes; the security of remote access; email and web security; the security of directory and file transfer services; storage media; network security; intrusion detection; physical and security and disaster recovery.
• C#.NET Programming — This unit aims to provide learners with the basic concepts and principles of ASP.NET programming using C#. This will enable learners to understand how to create dynamic web pages using server side programming techniques. The unit covers component-based programming and how to access records in relational databases. Successful achievement of this unit will enable learners to create their own web applications and make them available on the internet.
• System Administration — This unit aims to provide the knowledge needed to administer a system in Linux and Windows. Topics covered include user and group management; file system management; task automation; shell scripting; Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) servers; mail servers; domain name servers; files and printers sharing; basic utilities and tools; application management; registry; local and group policies; backup policies; restore policies and performance tuning.
• Advanced Computer Networks — This unit supports learners to develop a critical understanding of relevant and modern concepts in networking technologies within the IT industry. This unit also introduces learners to the detection of threats and vulnerabilities in physical and IT security, and how to manage risks relating to organisational security.
• Advanced Data Analytics — The aim of this unit is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills for advanced data analytics. This unit introduces learners to applied analytical models used in business to discover, interpret and communicate meaningful patterns of data held in silos or data warehouses, and to derive knowledge for competitive advantage. Learners are assumed to have some programming knowledge.
• Advanced Database Management Systems — The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ knowledge and skills of advanced database systems and how these systems are managed within a business or corporate environment. Learners will be able to make informed choices between vendor and open source platforms for database management systems, and design and develop a relational DBMS for a client using an open source platform.
• Management Information Systems — This aim of this unit is to develop learners’ knowledge and skills in managing information systems for organisations. Learners will examine how systems can be used to support core business functions, to drive business improvement, and to enable organisations to be more productive and competitive within the global marketplace.
• Computers, Society and Law — The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ ability to deal with work related IT issues that apply beyond the immediate tasks of the Information Technology practitioner, ie ethical, legal and societal considerations. Formal legal requirements and responsibilities of the profession are included, as are the relevant professional codes of conduct.
• Computing Projects — This is a practical unit with two projects: Creation of an e-commerce solution Creation of a Mobile application. The aim of the first part of this unit is to provide learners with an understanding of how and why businesses and organisations develop E-Commerce strategies and the elements and resources required to set up an E-Commerce site as an implementation of organisational strategies. The learner will develop the skills required to create such an e-commerce solution. The aim of the first part of this unit is to develop learners’ ability to identify and select relevant APIs to use within a mobile application of their own choice or from a given scenario, in addition to testing and documenting against the initial design requirement.

Check you are a strong match before you apply:

• This Level 5 + Level 6 Diploma qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access and progression. The programme welcomes learners from diverse academic and professional backgrounds. Applicants will be expected to meet one or more of the following criteria:
• Learners who have demonstrated academic ability and possess qualifications at Level 4, such as Higher National Certificates (HNC), foundation degrees, or equivalent vocational or professional awards; and/or OR
• Learners who possess a qualification at Level 5 or an equivalent professional qualification; OR
• Learners with relevant managerial or professional work experience, who can demonstrate ambition with clear career goals; In certain circumstances, learners with considerable experience but no formal qualifications may be considered, subject to interview and being able to demonstrate their ability to cope with the academic demands of the programme. The qualification is offered in English.

1. Apply online — open enrolment for the Combined Level 5 and Level 6 Diploma in Information Technology (Networking) and complete your details.
2. Pay the £10 application fee — reserves your application and unlocks the next steps.
3. Upload documents and start — once accepted, access the learner portal and begin your modules.

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